Alumni

Georgia College & State University’s (GCSU) Alumni Weekend is Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5. From the 4th annual “A Night Under the Stars” Gala, providing top-notch entertainment to the Alumni Awards Dinner, you’ll enjoy catching up with fellow alumni. Two GCSU alumni have their hearts set on Alumni Weekend. The experience is priceless. “Most alumni, like myself, enjoy any opportunity to come back to campus, but doing so on Alumni Weekend gives us a unique opportunity to interact...

In 1954, Susan Lindsley of Peabody High School, ’54, met American-famed author Mary “Flannery” O’Connor, ’45. Although Lindsley’s mother was childhood friends with O’Connor’s mother, Regina, when both lived in Milledgeville, Georgia, it wasn’t until after Regina and O’Connor left Savannah and moved to Andalusia that Lindsley and O’Connor met. The O’Connor land and Lindsley land shared a mile-long fence for many years, even before Regina and O’Connor moved to Andalusia.  “Flannery walked...

Seven exceptional Georgia College & State University alumni and staff will be honored during Alumni Weekend 2022. Discover what sets them apart for receiving these accolades. ·      The Alumni Achievement Award is given to graduates who’ve excelled in a professional field, having attained prominence and/or having had a positive effect on the state, regional or national level. Major General Thomas F. Grabowski, ’90, is the 2022 recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award. As assistant...

Georgia College has pulled out all the stops to provide alumni with an unforgettable experience during Alumni Weekend to be held Thursday, Nov. 3 through Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. From the 4th annual “A Night Under the Stars” event, providing top-notch entertainment, to a distinctive dinner with Georgia College President Cathy Cox, the schedule is packed with delightful activities.  Exciting happenings abound all weekend with a schedule that highlights alumni. Plus, some surprise events...

Donald “Trey” Cherry, ’10, and Whitney McCullough Cherry, ’10, believe in something bigger than themselves—the power of giving back to their community and Georgia College students.  Years ago, they met in Parkhurst Hall at Georgia College. The couple started dating their freshman year and have been married for 10 years. They worked together at Phone-a-thon, calling Georgia College alumni to generate donations for the university. Whitney was involved in the campus chapter of the Nonprofit...

May’s eConnection readership survey yielded some interesting results. Here’s what respondents prefer to see in their monthly newsletter:   Most loved stories:     o   Dr. Whipple     o   Milo Morris     o   Georgia College    o   Where alumni are now    o   History of dormitories   Respondents want to learn more about:     o   Art, athletics, campus organizations, Flannery O’Connor and other historical sites and people, how GC is making a positive impact in Milledgeville, Georgia,...

Ennis Hall has such heart-felt significance to Seth, ’14, ’15 and Kristina Patterson, ’15, that they named their business “Ennis Park” after the structure.  As a student, Kristina appreciated the building’s beauty before it underwent renovation. She was fascinated by the architecture. “Even though it was empty at the time, I wanted to see the inside,” she said. “When Ennis Hall opened, it was so exciting for me to tour it and take courses there. I'm sure students who get to do even...

Meet the 2022 spring commencement speakers: Dr. Lionel Brown, ’94, ’98, ’07, superintendent of Peach County Schools and Chris Clark, ’96, president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Both spoke about the importance of serving others. Brown spoke at the graduate commencement May 6 about how students should give back to the community. “Their degree should open up more opportunities for them,” he said. “Not only for advancing their careers with greater payoff or even upward mobility...

As we celebrate National Women’s History Month, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the impact of women’s contributions to philanthropy. It is estimated that women account for over 60 percent of all charitable monetary giving. Historically, philanthropy has been expressed through the giving of monetary donations. However, today philanthropic acts are demonstrated in the giving of a person’s resources in diverse ways, which may include their time, skills and expertise for the betterment...